Rejection of Irish language disappointing

The news that 47 members of the Church of Ireland parish of Ballintoy have opposed the erection of Irish language signage is sad (News, August 29). One might hope that the more rational among them might yet have a change of heart.

The news that 47 members of the Church of Ireland parish of Ballintoy have opposed the erection of Irish language signage is sad (News, August 29). One might hope that the more rational among them might yet have a change of heart.

Don't they know that the name of their parish derives from the Irish language? Baile an Tuaigh means 'the northern headland'.